CapEx Procurement Lead for Food Manufacturing Equipment

Management Performance Associates; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & life insurance

401(k) plan

2 weeks vacation

10 paid holidays

5 sick days

1 paid birthday day off

Job summary

Management Performance Associates is seeking a CapEx Procurement Manager for its Georgia operations and a major plant development. The role leads sourcing for food manufacturing equipment, engineering services, construction, and other capital purchases, collaborating with engineering, operations, quality, finance, suppliers, and global procurement teams.

The on-site position requires travel between Newnan and LaGrange, with some domestic and international travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of direct experience in CapEx procurement.
• Experience sourcing food manufacturing or processing equipment, production systems, and related engineering or construction services.
• Knowledge of CapEx and MRO sourcing, procurement systems, and international equipment procurement.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex, high-value contracts and communicate commercial risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for food manufacturing equipment, engineering, construction, and facility improvement projects.
• Manage the full procurement process, including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluation, negotiations, purchase orders, invoice resolution, and supplier performance.
• Partner with engineering and operations to define equipment specifications, project requirements, delivery schedules, and supplier expectations.
• Negotiate complex contracts and multi-year agreements, addressing pricing, delivery, warranties, performance, and commercial risk.
• Apply total cost of ownership analysis to support purchasing decisions.
• Identify qualified suppliers and develop market intelligence to improve value, supply continuity, and project execution.
• Monitor procurement performance, cost savings, supplier commitments, and project milestones.
• Coordinate with global procurement teams and support international equipment purchases, including import and export requirements.
• Identify risks early and work with stakeholders to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Travel between Georgia locations and domestically or internationally as needed.

Skills

CapEx procurement

Negotiation

Project management

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Operations Management / Finance / Economics

Job description

Management Performance Associates is seeking a CapEx Procurement Manager for its Georgia operations and a major plant development. The role leads sourcing for food manufacturing equipment, engineering services, construction, and other capital purchases, collaborating with engineering, operations, quality, finance, suppliers, and global procurement teams.

The on-site position requires travel between Newnan and LaGrange, with some domestic and international travel as needed.